Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech, 1861 February 18

Summary

Creator:

Confederate States of America. President

Date:

1861 February 18

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 newspaper article)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech, ms985, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a newspaper article printed in Charleston, South Carolina, February 18, 1861, regarding Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech as president of the Confederate States of America. The article contains Davis' entire speech.

Biographical / historical:

Jefferson Davis was unanimously elected as the president of the Confederate States of America and was inaugurated on February 18, 1861.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Speeches.
Presidents -- Confederate States of America -- Inaugural addresses.
Clippings (information artifacts)

Names:

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 -- Speeches

Preferred citation:

Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech, ms985, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.